Software Developer, Backend

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Backend Software Developer to join their Agile team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology solutions that transform education. As a fully remote position, you'll integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic, optimize applications for performance, and implement security measures. You'll collaborate closely with front-end developers and ensure best practices for fast delivery. If you're a self-directed individual with a passion for technology and education, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Strong foundations in computer science, particularly data structures and databases.
• Experience developing web services using Java or Go.

Responsibilities

• Develop new functionality and maintain existing products.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.

Skills

Java

Go

Agile

AWS

REST

Test-Driven Development

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Continuous Deployment Pipeline

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Software Developer, Backend

United Kingdom Permanent java, go, agile, aws, rest

Fully Remote (Occasional Travel to Head Office in Canada)

Leading Provider of Technology Solutions in Education and Learning

Up to £52,000 + package

This company is at the forefront of transforming education with our innovative technology solutions. We deliver a comprehensive suite of software, hardware, training, and services designed to enhance interactive learning experiences. Our mission is to empower educators and learners by providing cutting-edge tools that make education m ore engaging and effective.

Reporting to the Manager, Software development, you will be a member of a highly Agile team tasked with developing new functionality, as well as maintaining and supporting the existing, publicly available product. The ideal candidate must be self-directed and a fast learner, flexible enough to work on new technologies as well as legacy components.

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers, with server side logic
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Design and implement new functionality in our web products.
• Apply test-driven development practices including writing and maintaining unit tests.
• Work closely with our test team to ensure automated testing has appropriate coverage.
• Evaluate and choose new technologies and libraries to incorporate into our products.
• Contribute to team's best practices to ensure fast delivery of new code
• Ensure that the new developments are properly monitored, with the appropriate metrics that allow observability
• Troubleshoot and fix technical bugs
• Strong foundations in computer science, in particular data structures, concurrent programming, distributed services, databases, etc.
• Experience developing web services in Java or Go using REST
• Understanding test-driven development practices including writing and maintaining unit tests
• Experience with developing software using Agile software development
• Building and deploying applications to Amazon Web Services
• Experience releasing software using a continuous deployment pipeline
• Strong communication skills in English
• Ability to take initiative and propose solutions
• Preferred Experience developing/architecting highly available services
• Preferred Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Fully Remote (Occasional Travel to Head Office in Canada)

Leading Provider of Technology Solutions in Education and Learning